VW has announced the launch of its over-the-air software update coming to its ID electric vehicle lineup.
It’s an important step taken by the German automaker to address its software issues.
Apart from Tesla, no automaker has truly figured out over-the-air software updates.
A good example is Porsche recently announcing a recall on all Taycans for a software update that the automaker apparently…
Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy to manufacture its components
July 6, 2021
Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Currently, the sports car manufacturer’s supply chain contributes about 20% of its total…
Elon Musk admits self-driving is harder than he thought as Tesla owners troll him over missed deadlines
July 5, 2021
Elon Musk is admitting that self-driving is a harder problem than he originally thought as some Tesla owners are trolling him over yet another missed deadline for Tesla’s self-driving program.
Musk has a long history of failed predictions regarding Tesla bringing a true…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 7, 2021
July 4, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck will have 4-wheel steering like Hummer EV’s ‘Crab mode’
July 3, 2021
Elon Musk has confirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck will be equipped 4-wheel directional steering resulting in a feature similar to the Hummer EV’s ‘Crab mode’.
Over the last year, Musk has been talking about Tesla unveiling an updated version of the Cybertruck ahead…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: $4,800 and 75 MPH Slingshot-style electric trike
July 3, 2021
Remember the good ol’ days of staying up all night playing Mario Kart, stuffing Cheetos into your face while red-shellin’ your friends from behind? Well, this awesome little three-wheeled electric vehicle I found from China makes me want to try the real-world adult…
General Motors (GM) has announced a strategic investment and commercial collaboration with Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) to secure lower-cost lithium in the US for the development of its next generation of EV batteries. The legacy automaker hopes this collaboration will garner more environmentally friendly methods of obtaining precious Lithium, while simultaneously help lower the price of its…
A brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has caught on fire in a suburb of Philadelphia last nigh and witnesses are reporting some strange circumstances.
The fire was reported at around 9PM in Haverford, Pennsylvania last night.
The Gladwyne fire department, who participated in…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 30, 2021
July 1, 2021
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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Energica has never had a power problem; the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer produces the high-performance racing electric motorcycles used in the MotoE racing series. But that hasn’t stopped the electric sportbike maker from innovating even further with a new, higher-powered electric motor.
This time the company didn’t go it alone though, instead partnering up with fellow Italian…
